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BL
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857465
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| Main Entry
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Patten, Mildred L.
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| Title & Author
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Understanding research methods : : an overview of the essentials /\ Mildred L. Patten.
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| Edition Statement
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5th ed.
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| Publication Statement
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Glendale, Calif. :: Pyrczak Pub.,, ©2005.
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viii, 184 pages :: illustrations ;; 28 cm
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| ISBN
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1884585647
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: 9781884585647
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| Notes
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"This edition was written in collaboration with Randall R. Bruce"--Title page verso.
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Introduction to research methods -- Reviewing literature -- Sampling -- Measurement -- Experimental design -- Understanding statistics -- Effect size and meta-analysis -- Qualitative research -- Appendix A: Outline of question route for a focus group study of stress -- Appendix B: Excerpts from literature reviews -- Appendix C: Electronic databases for locating literature -- Appendix D: Electronic sources of statistical information -- Appendix E: Other methods of determining reliability -- Appendix F: A closer look at the standard deviation -- Appendix G: A closer look at effect size.
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| Abstract
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Designed for students who are getting lost in the details of research methods and not getting the big picture, this short book provides an overview of the essential concepts. Lively examples on contemporary topics stimulate students' interest and show the relevance of research methods to their everyday lives. Divided into short sections, this book makes it easy for you to give customized assignments. Assign only the sections your students need. The sections on statistics show students how to interpret statistics without computations. Factual Questions at the end of each section allow students to check their comprehension. An extensive instructor's key includes sample answers to the discussion questions obtained in the field tests. New to this edition:Greatly expanded coverage of basic concepts in qualitative research.
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Research-- Methodology, Problems, exercises, etc.
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Research-- Methodology.
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Research-- Methodology.
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Research Design.
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| Dewey Classification
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001.42
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| LC Classification
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Q180.55.M4P38 2005
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| NLM classification
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Q 180.55 .M4P316u 2005
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